Today’s Gaming News Roundup
Picture this: you boot up your gaming rig, hit load, and you’re instantly torn between three giants – Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Battlefield. Each has dropped updates that are shaking up the scene. Call of Duty’s new combat zone morphs every match, Fortnite’s crossovers are more outlandish than ever, and Battlefield’s destruction is getting more intense. Personally, I really enjoyed the BF6 beta and hope they can work out all the bugs before release. Let’s take a closer look at these worlds below!
Call of Duty vs Battlefield War Ramps Up as Activision Readies Black Ops 6 Free Trial — Which Includes Full Access to the Campaign for the First Time Ever — for BF6 Launch Week
Activision is offering a free trial for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, coinciding with the launch week of Battlefield 6. This move not only highlights the competitive nature of the FPS genre but also aims to draw players away from EA’s highly anticipated release. The free trial includes access to multiplayer modes and some campaign missions. It’s available from October 5 to October 11.
This timing is no accident. Activision appears intent on siphoning attention from Battlefield 6, which drops on October 10. With both franchises vying for FPS dominance, this overlap could spark a major player shift.
Fortnite fans who used 20,000 bots to make money sued by Epic
Two Fortnite Creative developers, Enigma and Shride, are in hot water for allegedly falsifying island engagement metrics. Epic Games claims the duo used bots to artificially inflate popularity scores, crucial for receiving Creator Economy 2.0 payouts. This fraud, reportedly spanning months, manipulated the system that launched in March 2023. In response, Epic has terminated their accounts and barred them from future participation in the Creator Program.
This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in Epic’s engagement-based payment model. While this system aims to reward genuine creativity, such manipulations undermine its integrity. For players, it raises concerns about the legitimacy of popular content in Creative Mode.
Battlefield 6 PC Specs Revealed, Including Ultra++
EA and Battlefield Studios have confirmed the PC requirements for Battlefield 6 on their blog. They’ve promised the best PC experience in the franchise’s history, featuring numerous enhancements and customization options. The game will use the Javelin anti-cheat system, built by a veteran team to tackle FPS-specific cheating.
This system is custom-made for each EA game to ensure fairness. Battlefield 6 will support cross-play between PC and consoles, allowing players to team up regardless of their platform.
The 2025 Xbox Wireless Controller Falls to New Low, Even Cheaper Than Yesterday on Prime Day’s Final Day
Save $15 on the Xbox Core controller right now on Amazon. This deal is available for a limited time only. The price drop makes it even cheaper than it was on Prime Day’s final day. This discount applies to a variety of colors, allowing you to choose your favorite style.
If you buy more than two new games a year, you’re in the minority, new report reveals
The latest report highlights “hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players” as a driving force in the games industry. These players account for a whopping 66% of digital games spending. Interestingly, they’ve contributed about $54 billion globally in 2023 alone.
This trend is supported by the rise in premium game sales and in-game purchases. It seems these dedicated fans are showing no signs of slowing down.
The Outer Worlds 2 Exclusive Gameplay — Paradise Island | Game Informer
Game Informer got an exclusive look at The Outer Worlds 2’s first open-world area, Paradise Island. This happens right after the game’s prologue. Editors Marcus Stewart and Wesley LeBlanc showed off the game’s first big mission.
For the full scoop, check out Game Informer’s cover story online or in print. While exploring Paradise Island, players will encounter new characters and factions that influence the storyline’s progression.
Original report: Game Informer
The original System Shock 2 will be delisted from Steam soon, then lumped in with the more expensive remaster
System Shock 2’s original 1999 version is getting pulled from sale on Steam this week. It’ll become a freebie for those who own the 25th anniversary remaster. This change means you can’t buy the classic separately anymore.
Valve’s store will update soon to reflect this shift. The remaster will include enhanced graphics and updated gameplay features to modernize the experience while retaining the original’s core elements.
Medieval dinostrategic warfare will soon be unleashed, as a Dinolords closed alpha roars into life this month
Get ready for some serious prehistoric warfare with “Dinolords”. This hybrid game fuses medieval strategy with action RPG elements, tossing in the excitement of rideable t-rexes. Set against the backdrop of a war between the Danes and the English, the game is poised to drop its closed alpha test on October 31st. Early access is set to roll out next year, so mark your calendars.
“Dinolords” promises a fresh twist on classic strategy by letting players ride t-rexes into battle—how cool is that? With roots linking back to Scandinavian history and medieval Europe, the game taps into a rich historical mix. It’s a unique spin on the usual strategy RPGs, and something that surely stands out.
Are you leaning toward Black Ops 6 or Battlefield 6?
We covered a lot, so now I want to hear from you! There are plenty of great games coming out soon, particularly in the FPS space, and I’m curious which one you are most excited about. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section!
